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Led by a rotating roster of local teachers, Open Classes are available to all guests during their stay at Esalen. Below is a sample calendar — please check the schedule once you arrive on campus for information about specific times and offerings during your stay.
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Orientation
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Afternoon Class
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Afternoon Class
7:30 pm
Wed Evening Program
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Afternoon Class
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Orientation
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Afternoon Class
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
No classes on Monday
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
No classes on Sunday
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Orientation
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 pm
Wed Evening Program
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Orientation
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
No classes today
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Expand
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Expand
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Restore
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Expand
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Expand
No classes today
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Orientation
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 pm
Wednesday Evening Program
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Orientation
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 – 8:30 am
Morning Movement
7:30 – 8:30 am
T, W, Th, Sa, Su
Soak in the bright energy of the morning during an invigorating, movement program. Class styles will vary with each teacher, so come prepared to move your body in a new and heart-opening experience.
All levels are welcome.
2:15 – 3:15 pm
T, W, Th, Sa
The content of our afternoon classes depends on the teacher, and ranges from visioning to meditation, sound healing to forest bathing, creative expression, writing, and more.
Bring your journal, pen, and open mind.
No classes on Monday
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
Lawn Tent
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
Lawn Tent
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
Lawn Tent
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
Lawn Tent
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
Lawn Tent
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
Lawn Tent
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
Lawn Tent
7:30 – 8:30 am
Enliven
Lawn Tent
4 – 5:00 pm
Restore
Lawn Tent
No classes on Monday
JJ Jeffries has been offering his Sensory Awareness Chakra Meditation and Dance Awake movement classes for almost two decades at Esalen. His programmatic process is called Pathways to Joy: Body Centered Connection and Inquiry. He is a devotee of play and laughter, and welcomes your company.
Jovinna Chan, E-RYT 500, YACEP, co-founded Shakti Initiation Yoga Leadership School and A Wild Life Sanctuary™. She served as the assistant dean and 200- and 500-hour teacher trainer for the Kripalu School of Yoga and is a certified Soul Motion™ and LetYourYogaDance Teacher. Jovinna is a co-founder of Pranotthan School of Yoga and leads transformational programs around the world.
jovinna.com
For nearly a decade Megan has provided a somatic-based approach to yoga. Her passion is to serve as a guide to support others in bridging meditation & motion in empowering embodiment classes. She is the founder of Moja Yoga.
@moja.yoga